secretary of state john kerry is in paris to meet with russian foreign minister sergei lavrov. they're going to discuss the situation a day after the secretary of state visited kiev. the foreign minister is in paris, as well. it's unclear whether he'll be part of the meeting, though. the diplomates are all in paris because of a previously scheduled conference involving economic aide to lebanon. >>> and an international airline deal could be in the works. the australian government rejected a request by qantas for ads 2.7 billion loan. instead, it said it would lift foreign ownership restrictions. the airline posted a first half loss and recently announced 500,000 job cuts. more upbeat financial news. >> you asked the question. >> i did. >> i said 200. >> i'm thinking 250 or more. he was paid at least $250,000. what the hell does that mean? that means anywhere between 250 and five, doesn't it? >> 250 and infinity. 250 and beyond. >> a lot of service to the country for a long time, so we don't -- >> i don't be grudge him for a second. this guy, for my money, can go get as much mon